May 2010
31 posts
Heartwarming and heartwrenching article on former NCAA Div. II (Bridgeport) standout, Manute Bol.
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/29/1980177/manute-bol-deserves-more-recognition.html
Just thinking about why I enjoy Small College Basketball so much.
I think that I love the “Rudy” and “Rocky” stories. I love the “little guy” who just works and works for the love of the game. The guy who plays for the name on the front of the jersey, rather than just the name on the back of the jersey.
I was the guy who literally shoveled the driveway to...
I simply want to thank the many, many people from throughout the country who have expressed their interest in this blog in the first few weeks. Please continue to spread the word and encourage people to “Follow” or take the RSS feed to the blog, as I will continue to update with relevant and interesting information about Small College Basketball.
This site is intended to become the...
"Winning"
Excellent article about “winning” by John Thayer at College Fanz. Really good examples of what it really means to “win”. Well done, John.http://www.collegefanz.com/people/johnthayer/blog/2010/05/06/you-dont-have-to-win-to-win
Think about this....
Danny Miles will be entering his 40th year as Head Coach at Oregon Tech and has 906 wins. Herb Magee will be entering his 44th year as Head Coach at Philadelphia and has 907 wins. Harry Statham will be entering his 45th year at McKendree and has 1,022 wins.
Each has stayed at their school for their entire Head Coaching career, and they are now #1, #3 and #4 on the all time wins list of...
Top Small College Coaches
In evaluating the top coaches within small college basketball, what criteria do we use? Is it total wins and winning percentage? It it conference, regional/district and National Championships? Is it longevity? Graduation Rates? Character development? Ability to mentor and develop quality, productive people?
I’d say that it’s a combination of all of the above, and let me remind...
Small College Basketball web sites
I’ve found the following web sites useful in obtaining information about small college basketball:
www.collegefanz.com
www.d2basketball.com
www.d3hoops.com
www.d2hoops.net
Of course, you can visit the NCAA web site at www.ncaa.org and the NAIA web site at www.naia.org.
College Fanz
College Fanz is doing a really nice job of promoting small college athletics. Check them out at www.collegefanz.com. They were founded by Bill Rasmussen (founder of ESPN) and Lynn Daniels, and brought Jason Dannelly (founder of Victory Sports Network) onto their team. Enjoy!
2009-10 NAIA Division I All American Teams →
2009-10 NAIA Division II All American Teams →
D3Hoops NCAA Div. III 2009-10 All American Teams
2009-10 Men’s All-America Team
Coach of the Year: Bob Semling, UW-Stevens Point Player of the Year: Steve Djurickovic, Jr., Carthage Rookie of the Year: Derek Raridon, F, North Central (Ill.)
First Team
Steve Djurickovic Carthage Jr.
Sean Wallis Washington U. Sr.
Blake Schultz Williams Sr.
Todd...
2009-10 NCAA Div. II Basketball Times All...
2009-10 Basketball Times NCAA Division II All-America Team First Team: Stephen Dennis (Kutztown, 6-6, Sr.) Lawrence Ekpergin (LeMoyne, 6-7, Sr.) Ben Madgen (Augusta State, 6-4, Sr.) Jason Westrol (Bentley, 6-3, Sr.) Jamar Smith (Southern Indiana, 6-3, Sr.) Second Team: Duke Crews (Bowie State, 6-8, Sr.) Tyrone Curnell (Valdosta State, 6-7, Sr.) Mike Dominguez (Mesa State, 6-3, Sr.) Kendrick Easley...
NCAA Division III All Decade Team
Check out the D3Hoops All Decade Team through the link listed below. Pat Coleman and his team really do a nice job with their web site and in promoting Division III basketball.
Enjoy.
http://www.d3hoops.com/all-american/men-alldecade.html
Dr. James Naismith
“I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place - deep in the Wisconsin woods an old barrel hoop nailed to a tree, or a weather-beaten shed on the Mexican border with a rusty iron hoop nailed to it. These sights are constant reminders that I have in some measure accomplished the objective that...
The incredible story of Bevo Francis
Read the incredible story of Clarence “Bevo” Francis, one of college basketball’s all time great stories and great players.
http://www.rioredstorm.com/f/Bevo.php
NCAA Division II 50th Anniversary Team
I thought that readers of this blog would enjoy this story, as it lists the 50th Anniversary Team, along with coaches, for NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball. As a note, this is from a few years ago, players and coaches must have participated in the Elite Eight to be recognized, and I was honored to be a part of this NCAA National Committee that created this initiative. Enjoy.
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Congratulations to the National Champions
2010 Small College Basketball National Champions
NAIA Division I Oklahoma Baptist with the victory over Azusa Pacific
NAIA Division II St. Francis with the victory over Walsh
NCAA Division II Cal Poly with the victory over Indiana (PA)
NCAA Division III Wisconsin - Stevens Point with the victory over Williams
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“Every great and commanding event in the annals of the world is a triumph of...”
Real Success in Athletics
Real Success in Athletics
By John McCarthy
As I moved from coaching collegiate basketball into administration, I’ve often thought about what I might do different if I went back into coaching. Among other ideas, I would alter my basic approach and thought process.
While coaching, I used a couple different quotes that appear to be at odds with each other:
“Winning isn’t everything. It’s the...
